Grapefruits are larger than an orange but is still a popular citrus fruit that has a thick rind and an assertive sweet, tart and bitter flavour.
These Pink Grapefruit Bars are very similar to the popular lemon bars. But these have a delicious shortbread crust and citrus curd with a sweeter flavour of a Pink Grapefruit.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (113 g) butter, room temperature (cut into 8 pieces)
Filling:
- 1 ½ cups (250 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 Tablespoon grapefruit zest
- 1 cup (237 ml) grapefruit juice, (or combination of grapefruit + lemon juice)
- Pink food colouring, optional
Serves: 12
Prep time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 40 mins
Chill time: 2 hours
Method
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease or line an 11×7-inch baking dish with parchment paper that overhangs 2-inches on both sides. (Do not overdo it on the cooking spray; just a very light coating.)
2. CRUST: Combine the flour, powdered sugar, salt, and butter in a food processor or stand mixer. Pulse/mix until mixture resembles fine crumbs that start to clump together. Press onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake at 350˚F for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
3. FILLING: Prepare filling when crust is just about done. Whisk together the sugar and flour in a bowl. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Add the zest, juice, and 3 drops or so of food coloring (if desired). Whisk together.
4. Pour filling over HOT crust and bake an additional 20 minutes or until filling no longer jiggles, and edges brown.
5. Let cool completely in the pan, about 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours until cold. Lift bars out of pan with parchment paper for easy cutting and serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.